Damion Buterin
MTh Sydney, MA (Phil) Zagreb, BA PhD Macquarie
Damion received his PhD in Philosophy at Macquarie University in September 2004. His dissertation explored the relation between thinking and willing in post-Kantian German idealism. He previously held a research position at the Institute of Philosophy in Zagreb, Croatia, and has taught at St Thomas University in Fredericton, Canada.
Damion’s philosophical interests include Kant, German idealism, modern European philosophy, philosophy of religion and ethics. He is the author of a monograph on Nietzsche, as well as a book chapter and refereed articles on topics in European philosophy and the philosophy of religion. He is presently working on papers that deal with themes in German idealism.
Teaching
Damion currently teaches or has taught the following units:
- PHIL131 Mind, Meaning and Metaphysics
- PHIL132 Philosophy, Morality and Society
- PHIL137 Critical Thinking
- PHIL238 Phenomenology and Existentialism
- PHIL245 History of Philosophy I
- PHIL246 Philosophy of Religion
- PHIL254 Freedom and Alienation
- PHIL359 History of Philosophy II
Contact details
Location: Building W6A Room 731
Phone: (61 2) 9850 6774
Fax: (61 2) 9850 8892
Email: dbuterin@scmp.mq.edu.au